Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sarsaparilla HDC-AC-26
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Velvety Night (447-7DB), at ΔE 2.38 — very close.
Velvety Night is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.38 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Behr and Dutch Boy
Most people comparing Behr to Dutch Boy are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Velvety Night really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.38very close
- LRV
- 5Behr is 6
- Hex
- #443E40#4B4242 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Velvety Night is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Orchid Black 443-7DBΔE 3.28 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Desert Fig 446-7DBΔE 3.43 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Ebony Sky 438-6DBΔE 4.05 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sarsaparilla HDC-AC-26 matched across all 13 brands →